The Mega-Fabulous Lives of Dsquared2

DSquared2 designers Dean and Dan Caten have two things going for them that no other designers in Milan can lay claim to: a limitless sense of humor and each other. After nearly ten years designing for various labels, including Versace and Diesel, the Canadian-born twin brothers debuted their Milan-based men's line in 1994 for the man who demands sartorial skill... with a little added spark. Since then the duo has dressed countless A-listers, picked up the 2003 GQ Men of the Year award for best breakthrough designers, and opened up stores in everywhere from Kiev to Dubai. Here, the two dynamos show you how to do things their way. Brace yourself for the most ultra-fab 10 Essentials we've ever compiled...

1. Philip Morris Cigarettes

Dean: My brother is my first essential. [Gasp] Oh, wait, no these are before my brother! (Kidding!) My assistant's telling me right now, 'Don't say smoke! Don't say smoke!' But I do, so I'm going to say cigarettes—because it's America. In fact, I'm going to have one right now.

2. Music

Dean: We love all kinds of music—jazz, to house, hip-hop to pop. Rihanna is one of our favorites. She's so much fun. Once we were in Hollywood with her... We were arm-wrestling in the restaurant and driving around with her in our Jeep blaring her music, laughing the whole time.

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3. Dsquared2 D2 Jeans

Dean: Very straightforward, but you have to have a cool, very narrowly cut pair of dark jeans, medium jeans, and light jeans. We always love a lighter denim that's washed-out, lightweight and comfy, with some beautiful hand details.

Photo: Elissa Wiehn

4. Moët Chandon Rosé Impérial Champagne

Dean: When it's good, it's nice just straight... Champagne is up there in the top five. You can't get fat on it!

5. Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II

Dean: A watch is a necessity for every man. This one has rubies, sapphires, and diamonds on the face. It's sporty, elegant, and it goes with everything.

6. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Two-Door Cabriolet

Dean: This car is handmade. You could get hit by a rhinoceros and it still wouldn't kill you.

7. Psarou Beach, Mykonos, Greece

Dean: If I were stranded on an island and it looked like Psarou, I would be very happy. The water's crystal clear and the staff is so nice. When I broke my leg in the middle of the holiday, they carried me everywhere on the beach. I had a bed underneath me! Six boys carried me around like Cleopatra!

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8. Abra's Magical Touch

Dean: This man is beyond crazy. He is a masseur who flies around in private jets for all these clients. Everybody uses him. He looks like the little guy from Kill Bill Vol. 2, who teaches Uma Thurman to fight. The first time you see him, he kills you. He threw my legs down on the bed and he said, 'Oh, you're out of line.' Next thing you know he's twisting your head around 180 degrees. It feels great! When you get up, you're full of energy. [Vogue Japan editor] Anna Dello Russo got hooked on him! She was seeing him three times a day when he was here. Abra, we also call him Cadabra, like Abracadabra.

Dan: The turkey, cranberry, and stuffing sandwich—Christmas on a roll!

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10. Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner

Dean: This stuff is good. It's like sticking your face on a vacuum cleaner. It actually sucks out the blackheads. If you put it on twice a week, you'll have no more pores. Much better than going to a facial where they squeeze your face and you come out purple.

DSquared2 designers Dean and Dan Caten have two things going for them that no other designers in Milan can lay claim to: a limitless sense of humor and each other. After nearly ten years designing for various labels, including Versace and Diesel, the Canadian-born twin brothers debuted their Milan-based men's line in 1994 for the man who demands sartorial skill... with a little added spark. Since then the duo has dressed countless A-listers, picked up the 2003 GQ Men of the Year award for best breakthrough designers, and opened up stores in everywhere from Kiev to Dubai. Here, the two dynamos show you how to do things their way. Brace yourself for the most ultra-fab 10 Essentials we've ever compiled...